Tours
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The Salzkammergut offers an impressive mix of crystal-clear lakes, alpine landscape and cultural highlights. Highlights include historic Hallstatt, the imperial summer residence Bad Ischl with the imperial villa, Lake Wolfgang with St. Wolfgang and the Schafbergbahn as well as the Gosau lakes with a view of the Dachstein. Other highlights are Lake Traunsee with the Ort Lake Castle in Gmunden, Lake Mondsee and the spectacular "5fingers" viewing platform on the Krippenstein.
Here you will find information about excursion possibilities in and around the Dachstein Salzkammergut holiday region. Whether the imperial city of Bad Ischl, the Ausseerland or the Wolfagngsee. There is something for everyone. And the nice thing is that all excursion destinations can be reached by car in just under 45 minutes. Of course, trains and buses also take you to the most beautiful places in the Salzkammergut. We hope you enjoy discovering it.
Excursion tips for all weathers around Salzkammergut
Churches in the World Heritage
Apart from the major attractions there is plenty more to see in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. A tour of the churches in the World Heritage will let you discover something new.
The region around Lake Hallstatt
With its numerous lakes and mountains, the Salzkammergut offers many opportunities to take part in water sports, bathing, hiking, cycling, caving, golf and relaxing around lakes such as the Lake Traun or Lake Wolfgang.
Museums
Would you like to learn the history of the World Heritage region? Here we have compiled the finest exhibitions and museums around Lake Hallstatt for you.
Dachstein Caves
Obertraun | The Giant Ice Caves: One of the greatest Ice caves in the world and one of the greatest sightseeing destinations in the Alps. Closed until 28. april 2012.
Guided Tours in the Salzkammergut
There is much to discover in the Salzkammergut. The best way to do this is to go on a tour together with the trained guide staff. There is something for everyone! Local history tours, hiking tours or guided tours through mines and caves. You have the choice and the pleasure!
Russbach – the experiments village
Russbach is one of the few communities in Austria that has managed to fit in a leisure park right at the centre of the village, without losing its personality.
Salzburg - Province of Salzburg
Art and culture in Salzburg. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sound of Music, the Salzburg festival.
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